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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.39, 381.38 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.39, 381.38 and 152.04 is: 209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.39 : 381.38 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.39/381.38 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.39x = 381.38 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.39x = 57,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,983.75/276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.79

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